Can You Pinch An Inch?

Published: Sun, 03/20/22

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Can You Pinch An Inch?
2022-03-20 09:57:12-04

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Can You Pinch An Inch?

Why you should rid yourself of belly fat

You might have heard the question “Can you pinch an inch?” Yes, I am talking about your stomach. Today’s blog will be about abdominal, or better said, belly fat and its causes. Your stomach harbors two kinds of fat – subcutaneous and visceral fat. Two very different kinds of fat. The first you can normally see in front of your abdominals just under the skin. Everyone has it. The little belly rolls you can pinch, even star athletes and super models when they’re sitting. It’s harmless and helps you stay warm in cool temperatures. The latter, visceral fat, helps grow your waistline, as it pushes out against the abdominal wall. Can you still pinch an inch?

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You don't see it, but it can cause massive damage to your health: visceral fat, from the Latin word for “internal”, is in the interior of your abdomen and wraps itself around your organs. You...Read More
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